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You have decided to apply for a bachelor's at the UniversityofTwente in the Netherlands? That'sgreat!
Keep in mind that you can apply for a bachelor's programme if you have not yet taken your final exams. You can only be admitted to a bachelor'son the condition that you have passed your final exams.To arrange your (re-)enrolment at an institution of higher education in the Netherlands, you will be forwarded tothe online platformStudielink.
How to apply for a bachelor's?
You have to go through eachstep for every bachelor’syou want to apply for. If you wish to apply for two programmes, you must complete the steps twice. More information for Dutch students holding a Dutch VWO-diploma is available on ourDutch website.
Application process step-by-step
Check the admission requirements
Which bachelor’s programmewould you like to study?Make sure you meetthe admission requirements of that specific bachelor's. You can find them on thewebsite of the bachelor’sof your interest.
Start your application
Apply via theonline platform Studielinkby choosing a programme and a starting date.Keep in mind theapplication deadlines.If you want to make a second application, then use the Studielink account you already have.
Pay the application fee
All studentsholdinga non-Dutcheducational degree have to pay an application fee of €100 for an application to a bachelor's programme.This means thatyour application will only be reviewed once the application fee has been paidand the money has been received by UT.The application fee will not be refunded.
Upload your documents in OSIRIS
To start your online application procedure, you will need to upload severaldocuments. We have preparedexample documentstocheck the type of documentyou have to supply digitally.If any hardcopy documents are required, UT will notify you and tell you where to send them.
Continue your application via the OSIRIS application, using the login credentials provided to you via email. After you have logged in, youclick on details behind your application to continue the procedure. If you wish to submit a new or additional application, you have to apply again via your Studielink account as it is not possible to apply via OSIRIS.
Assessing your application
Our admission committee will assess your application. We aim to inform you about your admissibility within two weeks after your application. This can take longer if your application is incomplete or additional information is needed to make an informed decision about your chances of success here. Should this be the case, we will contact you.
If you wish to monitor the status of your application, then log in to Osiris and click on progressbehind your application.
Decision on admission
The outcome of the assessment will be one of the following possibilities:
ACCEPTED - You will be sent an e-mail with an admission notice together with instructions for the confirmation of your application.
CONDITIONAL - This means that you do not yet comply with all the requirements for the study programme of your choice. The correspondence sent to you will explain what further actions you need to take for final admission. You may be required to pass a further examination.
REJECTED - In some cases, you may not meet the admission requirements for the study programme of your choice and your application will be rejected. This will be explained in the letter that is sent to you by mail. In some cases, you may become eligible after successfully completing theInternational Foundation Year through Navitas. If that’s the case, you will receive information about the procedure.
Accept the Offer of Admission
If have you been admitted, you will be asked to accept our Offer of Admission via OSIRIS.In this video, you will find out how to do so.
Matching activities
Some bachelor’s programmes have mandatory admission activities to finalize the admission and enrolment procedure, these take either place before or after your possible admittance.
There are three selection and matching procedures at the University of Twente: compulsory matching, numerus fixus, and selection.Due to these procedures, deviating deadlines may apply.
Please know, that if you did not participate or only partially participated, you cannot start your studies, regardless of whether you were conditionally admitted.
Payment and preparations
Now the University is processing your application, you can arrange the payment of the tuition feesand take the next steps such as planning your stay in the Netherlands, arranging your visa if necessary andfinding accommodation in Enschede.
Need support? Contact ourStudent Services Contact Centre.
Join the Kick-In
Get a head start on your student life during theKick-In:the introduction period for all new students at UT. Itis the perfect opportunity to get to know one another, the University, the campus and the city of Enschede.

Deferral of your application
If you wish to defer your application to the next intake moment or your application was cancelled because you missed a deadline, you can always apply for the nextintake moment. Please take thesteps below.
Steps to defer your application
Step 1 | Login to your Studielink account
First, you need to login to your Studielink account.
Step 2 | Withdraw your current application
In Studielink, you can withdraw your current bachelor's application.
Step 3 | Register for the next intake moment via Studielink
Create a new registration for the next intake moment via Studielink, for the bachelor's programme of your choice. You can apply from October onwards for the upcoming September intake (no February intake available). Keep theapplication deadline in mind, and be aware that some programmes have deviating application deadlines.
Step 4 | Upload all required documents in the OSIRIS application portal
After your registration in Studielink, you will receive ane-mail with login credentials for the OSIRIS application where you can upload documents to complete your application.
Step 5 | Submit your new application via OSIRIS before the application deadline
Submit your new application via OSIRIS before theapplication deadline, be aware that some programmes have deviating application deadlines.
Admission for recognised refugees
Recognised refugees with a higher level of education are welcome to study at the University of Twente! Read more about theopportunities for refugees.
- Visualised enrolment processDownload this PDF file for a detailed overview of the sign up process for bachelor's students.
- FAQ AdmissionView frequently asked questions about admission.
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